Swedish massage is one of the most commonly offered massage techniques. It’s sometimes called a classic massage. The technique aims to promote relaxation by releasing muscle tension.
Benefits of Swedish Massage:
Relaxation Reduces Stress Increase Flexibility Improve Posture Improve Blood Circulation Increase Range of Motion Improve Sleep Relieve Headaches
Deep tissue massage uses many of the same stroking and kneading movements as Swedish massage, but there’s far more pressure. This pressure can sometimes be painful. In order to reach the deep muscle tissue, a therapist will massage layer by layer of muscle, applying more and more pressure and employing special techniques with the fingers, fists, and maybe even elbows to reach and stretch that deep tissue.
Sports massage is the focused and systematic manipulation of the specific muscles used in a specific sport. It uses various techniques to decrease muscle pain and improve recovery, as well as improve overall range of motion and flexibility to support safe and effective movement.
The Hot Stone Massage starts with a traditional Swedish Massage to prepare the muscles. The therapist then places the hot stones on key acupuncture points on the body. The weight and heat of the stones relax the muscle to allow deeper pressure during the massage. Using massage oil and long gliding strokes the therapist will massage the neck, back, arms and legs with and without stones.
Benefits of Hot Stone Massage:
Helps relieve muscle tension and pain. Heat has long been used to ease muscle tension and pain. Reduces stress and anxiety. Promotes sleep. May help relieve symptoms of autoimmune diseases. May help decrease cancer symptoms. May boost immunity.
Cupping therapy is an alternative technique that helps with blood flow and circulation. Dating back to ancient cultures, cupping is not a new concept. This type of therapy is one of the oldest in medical textbooks. Cupping is sometimes considered an alternative medicine and is primarily used on the back, stomach, arms and legs.
Benefits of Cupping Massage:
Muscle relaxation Improved blood circulation Activation of the immune system Release of toxins
Therapists work with the gun to relieve tension during therapeutic massage sessions.
Benefits of Gun Massage:
Relieves stress. Increases blood and lymphatic circulation. Encourages healing of atrophied muscles. Releases lactic acid build up in the body. Stimulates nerve receptors. Enhances the range of motion. Reduce anxiety.
A professional pregnancy massage therapist provides special cushions or holes to accommodate growing bellies and breasts. They steer away from deep tissue work on the legs to avoid the risk of dislodging blood clots and are gentle on the extremities, avoiding certain areas that might trigger contractions.
Benefits of Prenatal Massage:
Reduce Swelling Relieve Lower Back Pain Improve Sleep Prepare Your Body for Labor and Birth Relieve Pain Naturally
